1972 Ford Torino vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Torino would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Supra (325 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1972 Ford Torino. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 30 kg more than 1997 Toyota Supra.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Toyota Supra (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Ford Torino | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Torino | Supra |
Year Released | 1972 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 75 L |